David Rice, DDS, founder of igniteDDS discusses how New Year’s resolutions compare to dentistry and offers four things to focus on that all revolve around same-day dentistry.
Category: Holidays
Dental Practice Success: 4 Tips To Close Out the Year Strong
With the end of 2020 comes new lists, goals and ways to creatively end the year on a high note. Cassie Brehmer shares how connecting with patients who have unfinished treatment, getting ready for the rush between Christmas and New Year’s and finding ways to celebrate your staff will help close this year out on a positive note.
Meet The Wiz Guys!
Patterson Dental’s “Wiz Guys” are a Father-Son Duo That Focuses on Trust, Expertise, and Fun. When people talk about Patterson Dental, they regularly talk about how we feel like family. But for Todd and Ben Wizner, Patterson truly is a family affair. The father-son duo […]
6 Ways to Build In Eco-Friendly Practices Every Day
As a vibrant local business, your dental office has the distinct opportunity to be a leader amongst the other businesses on your street and in your city. There are numerous ways to contribute locally, from charitable donations like sponsoring a local team to volunteerism – […]
Can You Guess These 10 Harry Potter Characters From Their Smiles?
Today is a joyous moment in pop culture history. For on this, the 31st day of July, we celebrate the birthday of the fictional boy wizard, Harry Potter. (Of course you already knew this, because you downloaded and printed our free 2018 calendar which makes note of such […]
8 Ways to Infuse Your Practice With Summer Vibes
The days are long, the sun is hot, ice cream tastes extra delicious, and outdoor concert season is in full swing. There’s no denying it: we’re in the heart of SUMMER! Beaches and BBQs shouldn’t be the only places infused with #SummerVibes, though. From themed […]
10 Ways to Celebrate Lips Appreciation Day [+Free Printable]
Lips: Whether they’re thick, thin, pouty, or plump, we’ve all got ’em – and thank goodness we do! They help us speak, emote, eat, drink, and they have the all-important job of protecting our mouths. For bearing all of that responsibility, we should take at […]
8 Punny Dental Valentines [Free Printable]
We’ve put together 8 free, printable, dental-themed valentines that feature the universal language of love…PUNS! Surprise your patients and coworkers with one of these fun cards.
Free Printable 2018 Dental Calendar
Happy New Year! Hopefully the first week of 2018 has treated you well, and your new year’s resolutions are intact and on track ?. It’s so exciting to have a blank slate these next 12 months to fill with fresh goals, big plans, special trips, and […]
DIY Dental-Themed New Year’s Party Poppers
With only 3 days left of 2017 we hope you’re “filling” good about your accomplishments throughout the past year, and ready to ring in 2018. What better way to give yourself a “fresh” start to the new year than with DIY dental-themed party poppers? You […]
8 Steps to a Successful Year End for Your Practice
Gifts aren’t the only things that need to be wrapped up this time of year – with only a handful of weeks left in 2017, ’tis the season for your practice to dot your i’s, cross your t’s, and tie up all necessary loose ends […]
10 Excellent National Dental Organizations Deserving of Your Support
“Even if you don’t have a dollar to give, you still have your time, your focus, and your voice. Be generous.” -Lin-Manuel Miranda We can’t think of a better quote to frame up #GivingTuesday, a day where Americans embrace the charitable spirit of the holiday season […]
7 Must-Have Fall Floss Flavors
Warm pumpkin spice, tart caramel apples, gooey pecan pie…these are the iconic flavors and smells of fall. We know they make for tasty treats, delightful drinks, and comforting candles, but how would they fare if they were turned into dental floss flavors? We said see […]
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Dental Professionals 2017
What do baseball, bonfires, and beach parties have in common? They’re fun-filled, favorite summertime activities. And with the Summer Solstice today, that means it’s the official start of this sunniest of seasons. Unlike the kiddos who are free from homework and responsibility for the next […]
The Best Times of the Year to Whiten Your Teeth
Life is full of special events that we will remember forever. Whether it’s walking down the aisle on a wedding day, hugging an out-of-state relative at a family reunion, or shaking the dean’s hand at a graduation ceremony, these big moments become treasured and timeless […]
Egg-stremely Cute Dental Easter Eggs
We’re not even eggs-aggerating when we say this was one of the most fun projects we’ve ever created for our blog! Besides being amazingly cute, this craft has given us the necessary justification to use a bunch of egg puns, which we hope will “crack” […]
25 Ways to Celebrate Employee Appreciation Day
“Employees are a company’s greatest asset – they’re your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best: provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company’s mission.” -Anne M. Mulcahy It’s true! The greatest […]
Can You Guess These 10 Celeb Smiles? [Quiz]
There’s no time like “The Oscars” to catch a little inspiration from the Hollywood elite. When stepping out on the red carpet, celebrities bump up the glamour which includes boasting bright and beautiful smiles. And those perfect teeth? They could be the work of a […]
DIY Toothbrush Valentines
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and while most folks will celebrate by passing out chocolates, lollipops, and all manner of sweets, that just wouldn’t be very dentist-like of you now would it? Give the gift your patients expect, nay deserve. Give the gift […]
10 Ways to Have Fun at Work
Has the mood in your dental office felt a bit dreary lately? Or, maybe your coworkers seem a little more disengaged than usual? We spend a third of our lives at work, so why not spice things up? Packing fun into your workplace can help […]
DIY Patient Giveaway Tree
There’s no denying it, this really is the most wonderful time of the year! Not only does the holiday season bring with it an abundance of yummy food and quality time with family and loved ones, it also means that we embrace the spirit of […]
10 Things to be Thankful for as a Dental Professional
One of the most magical elements of the holiday season is that it offers a time for reflecting upon, and expressing gratitude for, the most cherished aspects of our lives. For many of us, that includes our careers! The dental industry in particular offers a […]
New Year, New Beginnings
“And now let us welcome the new year, full of things that never were.” – Rainer Maria Rilke The New Year is upon us. It’s a great time to reflect on the past year and make changes that will have a positive impact on our […]
The Root of It: New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! Now it is time to get to work on those resolutions. (In case you missed it, Mahlia Matsch, from our human resources department, had a wonderful post last week on making your resolutions a success.) Last week we asked a few of […]
4 Rules for New Year’s Resolution Success
At the onset of each New Year, it’s tradition to go through the exercise of creating a list of resolutions. These lists commonly include things like losing weight, quitting a bad habit, being more productive, finding success . . . When it comes to achieving […]
Your Marketing New Year’s Resolution
Have you made a New Year’s resolution for your marketing? Here’s one. If you do one thing this year with your marketing, you should resolve to make it consistent. People need to see, hear, feel or experience your message 5 to7 times before they will […]